Zakynthos

Also known as Zante

Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. It is the third largest of the Ionian Islands, with an area of , and a coastline in length. The name, like all similar names ending in '''', is pre-Mycenaean or Pelasgian in origin. In Greek mythology, the island was said to be named after Zacynthus, the son of the legendary Arcadian chief Dardanus.

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Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea and the third largest of the Ionian Islands. The island has historical significance rooted in Greek mythology, where it was traditionally believed to be named after Zacynthus, the son of the legendary Arcadian chief Dardanus.

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Within Vinony's link graph, Zakynthos is referenced by 1,286 other articles, and connects out to Cephalonia, loggerhead sea turtle and Elis Regional Unit.

The entry is geolocated on the map, across 3 mapped points.

It is catalogued under topics including Ionian Islands, Islands of Greece and Municipalities of the Ionian Islands (region).

Its subject is documented across 64 Wikipedia language editions.

Key facts

Greece place.name: Zakynthos
Greece place.name_local: Ζάκυνθος
Greece place.type: regional unit and municipality
Greece place.image_skyline: Zakintos - panorama.jpg
Greece place.caption_skyline: View of Zakynthos city
Greece place.image_map: 2019 Dimos Zakynthou.png
Greece place.map_caption: Zakynthos within the Ionian Islands
Greece place.periph: Ionian Islands
Greece place.seat: Zakynthos (city)
Greece place.mayor: Georgios Stasinopoulos
Greece place.since: 2023
Greece place.area: 405.55
Greece place.population: 41180
Greece place.population_as_of: 2021
Greece place.postal_code: 29x xx
Greece place.area_code: 2695
Greece place.licence: ΖΑ

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Wikidata facts

Population: 41180
Area: 405.55
Elevation: 758
Official website: www.zakynthos.gov.gr
Image: Zakyntos city view.jpg
Perimeter: 123
Dialing code: 26950

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Commons category: Zakynthos
postal code: 290–299
native label: Ζάκυνθος

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Encyclopedic overview

25 sections

Contents

History
Ancient history
Medieval period
Venetian period and modern era
World War II
Earthquakes
Geography
Flora and fauna
Climate
Sights
Administration
Regional unit
Population and demographics
Culture
Literature
Transport
Science
Notable people
Tourism
International relations
See also
Notes
Citations
General sources
External links

Zakynthos is a tourist destination, especially amongst British tourists, with an international airport served by charter flights from northern Europe. The island's nickname is "Fioro di Levante" (Flower of the East), bestowed upon it by the Venetians, who ruled Zakynthos from 1484 to 1797.

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